By Israel Adamu
Security operatives reportedly foiled an attempted intrusion into the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, in the early hours of Monday.According to sources, security personnel on duty detected suspicious movement around the institute at about 1:30 a.m. and responded immediately. The individuals reportedly fled into nearby bushes before gaining access to the facility.No casualties were reported, and activities at the institute continued without disruption.
As of the time of filing this report, the spokesperson for the Plateau State Police Command, SP Alfred Alabo, and the spokesperson for Operation Enduring Peace, Capt. Polycarp Oteh, had not responded to requests for comment. Efforts to obtain a response from the management of NIPSS were also unsuccessful.The reported incident comes less than two weeks after the Federal Government ordered a review and strengthening of security measures at NIPSS and other critical national institutions following an earlier security incident at the institute.
During a recent visit to NIPSS, Vice President Kashim Shettima said the directive reflects President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to improving security around strategic national assets. He said the planned measures include enhanced surveillance systems, stronger perimeter security, improved access control, and increased deployment of security personnel.Shettima also said those responsible for previous security incidents at the institution would be identified and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
